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SO61 EVT

2011 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,858 mi
Last recorded147,858 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo S6081,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 147,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 147,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 144,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 134,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 134,167 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,813 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,000 miles

advice front number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18/95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,495 miles

advice front number plate deteriorated

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear indicator 235/40/18/95y

advice o/s front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

advice o/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advice front number plate deteriorated

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear indicator 235/40/18/95y

advice o/s front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

advice o/s rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 8,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,512 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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SO61 EVT is a 2011 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO61 EVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO61 EVT registered?

SO61 EVT is a 2011 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SO61 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 EVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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